Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
13%
Thornton
Thornton, CO Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,527
Population
143,965
Renter Mix
29% Rent
You’re never far from the best of Colorado in this Denver suburb
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Located 10 miles north of downtown Denver, Thornton combines suburban living with easy city access. This planned community features 81 city parks and nearly 2,000 acres of open space, connected by 80 miles of trails. Residents can enjoy year-round activities at the Margaret Carpenter Recreation Center and Thorncreek Golf Course. The rental market currently shows one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,597, with rates decreasing 2.7% over the past year.
Housing options range from apartments to single-family homes, with several communities near the N Line commuter rail stations providing direct access to downtown Denver. The city's location along Interstate 25 and E-470 offers convenient commuting options throughout the metro area. Established in 1953, Thornton has grown into a community of more than 141,000 residents. The city features shopping destinations like Larkridge Mall and Thornton Town Center, while its elevation provides scenic Rocky Mountain views and access to outdoor activities.
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The Baseball Fields and Waterpark at the Community Park in Greater Thornton, Colorado.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$92,872
Average: $109,677
Education
35,207
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
81,245
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Thornton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
29%
Non-Renters
71%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Thornton, CO is $1,514 for a studio, $1,524 for one bedroom, $1,834 for two bedrooms, and $2,431 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Thornton has decreased by -4.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,524/month
731 Sq Ft
House
$2,591/month
1,634 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,720/month
929 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,191/month
1,063 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Thornton, CO is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-12
1,551 Students
Public
Grades K-5
565 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
484 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
682 Students
Public
Grades K-5
493 Students
Public
Grades K-12
1,551 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,001 Students
Public
Grades K-12
817 Students
Mapleton Expeditionary School Of The Arts
Public
Grades 6-12
478 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
923 Students
Public
Grades K-12
1,551 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,463 Students
Public
Grades K-12
817 Students
Mapleton Expeditionary School Of The Arts
Public
Grades 6-12
478 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
420 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Butterfly Pavilion
- Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge
- Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge
- World of Wonder Children's Museum
Military Bases
Airports
- Denver International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.